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Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
1500 S Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30319 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115504
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 36 in the last 3 inspection cycles (3 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 11 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 5
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- April 16, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | April 16, 2026 | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | April 10, 2025 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 69 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
36 health citations across 4 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
April 16, 2026: 8 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2026 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2026 |
| D | F-0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2026 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2026 |
| D | F-0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2026 |
| D | F-0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2026 |
| D | F-0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2026 |
| D | F-0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2026 |
December 19, 2025: 3 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/27/2026 |
| D | F-0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/27/2026 |
| E | F-0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/27/2026 |
April 10, 2025: 8 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
| D | F-0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
| D | F-0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
| D | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/23/2025 |
May 7, 2023: 17 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| D | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| E | F-0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| E | F-0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| J | F-0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| J | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| D | F-0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| J | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| D | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| D | F-0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| D | F-0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| D | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| E | F-0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2025 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/24/2025 |
| 04/10/2025 | E | K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/24/2025 |
| 05/07/2023 | D | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| 05/07/2023 | D | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
| 05/07/2023 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.19 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.37 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1.08 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.74 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.84 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.22 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 70.5 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 71.4 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 3 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Empire Care Centers (21 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 165
- Average residents per day
- 143.9
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- February 22, 1990
- County/parish
- De Kalb
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
36 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ENSH GA 3 LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 50% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NMGA3 JV MEMBER LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 50% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONATH, BARRY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BURNEY, LINDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| COLE, JUDELLIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONATH, BARRY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ELLIS, RENEE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARDY, LEANTHONY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JACKSON, VICTORIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KLINCZAR, CHRISTIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LAMUYON, SHARON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PATEL, NIPA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SONE-EBELOUE, GLADYS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STOKLEY, CHARMAGNE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWERDLOFF, ARYEH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TAYLOR, BASHA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TOLBERT, MATTHEW | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BURNEY, LINDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| COLE, JUDELLIA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONATH, BARRY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ELLIS, RENEE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARDY, LEANTHONY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JACKSON, VICTORIA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KLINCZAR, CHRISTIE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LAMUYON, SHARON | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PATEL, NIPA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SONE-EBELOUE, GLADYS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STOKLEY, CHARMAGNE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWERDLOFF, ARYEH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TAYLOR, BASHA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TOLBERT, MATTHEW | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HFR online complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.